Air


WEF, A&WMA to Present Odor and Air Pollutants Conference

Water and air associations join forces to present March conference in Charlotte, N.C.

13 Air Carriers Sign MOU with Rentech for Synfuel Supply

The memorandum of understanding sets up a framework for the future purchase of certified synthetic jet fuel from Rentech's Natchez Project.

Germans Test Low-emission Truck Engine with New Probe

TUM researchers say they have reduced pollutants in diesel exhaust emissions to barely measurable levels.

EPA Sets Final Rules on Uses of HCFCs

Specific hydrochlorofluorocarbons cannot be used in new air conditioning and refrigeration equipment nor can they be sold, distributed or imported in 2010.

SO2 Emissions from Power Plants Continue to Decrease

Acid rain cap-and-trade program helps plants beat 2010 sulfur dioxide emissions targets early. 

UC-San Diego Scientists Envision Air Quality Sensors on the Go

Computer scientists, with a $1.5 million grant, hope to develop a network of sensors that detect air pollution hot spots indoors and out.

EPA Analysis Shows Reduction in 2008 Toxic Chemical Releases

The TRI database contains information on chemical releases into the air, land and water, as well as waste management and pollution prevention activities.

Jackson Says GHG Rules Will be Issued under CAA

EPA administrator emphasized that the finding of endangerment and possible climate change legislation are not either-or propositions.



Truckers Eligible for Fuel-efficient Equipment Rebates

Cascade Sierra Solutions says truck owners in New England states can get between $100 and $1,000 for fuel-saving equipment.

Verizon Wireless Discloses Violations, to Pay $468,600

Company's own audits discovered violations of clean water, clean air, and emergency planning and preparedness regulations.

EPA Report: Fuel Economy Increases as CO2 Decreases

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says the data show a five-year upswing in fuel efficiency in new cars and light duty trucks.

Web Tracking Tool Shows SO2 Reductions at Coal Plants

EPA says the Acid Rain Program has limited emissions to 7.6 million tons, well below the cap of 9.5 million tons.

Harvard Picks Mexico City Transit Project for Award

Mexico City's Metrobus, a public-private partnership, was brokered by EMBARQ and designed to reduce air pollution, greenhouses gases, and traffic.

Missouri Gets $75K Grant for Anhydrous Ammonia RMPs

Agriculture and Emergency Management agencies in Missouri will assist with outreach, education and implementation of the Clean Air Act's Risk Management Program.

USC Estimates Risk for Childhood Asthma Due to Heavy Traffic

The study says 9 percent of childhood asthma cases in Long Beach and 6 percent in Riverside were attributable to traffic proximity.

EPA Posts CAA, RCRA Compliance Data; Public Can Compare

The data cover information from 2004 through 2008 on EPA and state enforcement program performance for the Clean Air Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act requirements.

Utility Awards $12.7 M Contract to Fuel Tech

Midwestern utility purchases low NOx burners and over-fire air system to comply with Regional Haze Rule.